3P0X1 Afsc

Army Air Force Base Security Battalions.

Military Police units serving in the Army Air Corps before separation were transferred to the Air Force and those units and individuals serving in them were designated "Air Police."

Police and security functions.

Security Specialist (811X0), Law Enforcement Specialist to include Military Working Dog Handler (811X2 and 811X2A), Combat Arms Training and Maintenance, or CATM (753X0).

American and South Korean forces were ill prepared and were forced to fall back hurriedly in the face of the communist onslaught. Air bases in forward areas found themselves suddenly overrun by the enemy. In many instances, Air Police were the only armed force on the base available to provide defenses.

A "whole base" protective system was needed, rather than one centered solely on weapons systems. There were no front lines, no clearly defined battle zones, and no safe "rear areas.

The key reaction was the restructure of security police and the consolidation of three distinct career fields, law enforcement, security, and combat arms specialties. They all became one specialty in Oct 1997, hereafter collectively being known as "Security Forces."

In March 1971, the enlisted career field was divided into two separate specialties, security and law enforcement. Prior to this time, graduates from basic military training could be assigned to SP units without any technical training. After the split of the career field, security police were designated as a "Category A" career field, which required formal training.

The mission of all SF members is to provide a fit-to-fight force protection capability in any location and in any situation.

Because it more accurately reflects the uniqueness of the law enforcement mission, and reinforces the bond with fellow police forces the world over.

In 1959, Vice Chief of Staff, USAF, General Curtis E. LeMay, issued the first official AP Shield to Air Provost Marshall, Brig Gen R.F. Burnham.

1966.

Personnel need to readily identify SF members in crisis situations as a symbol of authority, trust and responsibility. Their unique appearance has the effect of providing a deterrent to those who may seek to violate the law, damage and steal property, or harm others. More recently however, the distinctive uniform, specifically the beret with the Defensor Fortis flash, identifies SF members as an elite group of Air Force personnel charged with the primary responsibility of protecting the Air Force on the ground.

The SF beret.

The Air Force Security Forces Center.

5-skill level (journeyman).

3P031B.

Knowledge of the following is mandatory: SF weaponry, laws, directives, programs and policies; and procedures governing SF activities, including installation security, weapon system and resource security, antiterrorism, law enforcement, investigations, MWD functions, air base defense, armament and equipment, training, pass and registration, information security, corrections, and combat arms.

Must be a SSgt select, or SrA with 48 months of total active federal military service.

Completion of the NCO Academy.

The Code of Conduct is applicable to all military personnel regardless of duty position or branch of service.

Article IV.

Your name, rank, service number and date of birth.

If SF members cannot contact superiors, they must exercise discretion and act according to their training, best judgment, and common sense.

Attention to duty.

As on-duty security forces, you are the visible representatives of the US Government, the Air Force, the installation commander, and the chief of security forces. It is your duty to accept the authority entrusted to you and to carry out this important trust impartially, firmly, and in a manner that commands respect from the public.

Mission requirements.

Security Forces Manager.

Serves as the liaison between the commander and the enlisted force. Ensures the commander's policies are known and understood. Manages unit personnel programs.

Flight Chiefs.

S-1 is responsible for: All the unit administrative and personnel functions. These functions are normally associated with the unit commanders support staff in peacetime operations, many continue during wartime. S-2 is responsible for: All intelligence functions. Millitary decision making in combat requires a continuous process of analyzing the threat and environment in a specific geographic area. Commanders can selectively apply and maximize combat power at critical points in time and space on the battlefield by determining the enemy's likely course of action. Determining that probable course of action is made possible by the collection of intelligence. S-3 is responsible for: Applying personnel and resources in the most effective places at the most effective times. The S3 can be compared to the operations officer position during base defense operations. S-4 is responsible for: The S4 function is tasked to supply and re-supply during combat operations. The S4 is responsible for ensuring SF members have the tools needed to perform the wartime mission, to include ammunition, communications equipment, food, vehicles, etc.

Sector commanders lead SF members in the defense of an assigned sector. They coordinate with adjoining sector commanders on mutual defense issues and report directly to the S3. They ensure the assigned mission is carried out and the needs of their sector are known by the various "S" functions. They are responsible for ensuring all reporting is accomplished and the routines of defense are carried out and maintained within their assigned sector.